Heather Hanson

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Heather Hanson is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

Her personal bests include 2:07.56 in the 800m, 4:18.76 in the 1500m, 4:36.49 in the Mile, 3:53.09 in the 4x400m and 2:08.45 in the 800m-short-track. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts

Mile Short Track

4:39.66

1500 m

4:18.76

2023 season best

4:43.14

Jan 28, 2023 · Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)

2023 season best

Last competition

NCAA Division I West First Rounds

May 26, 2023 · 4:20.59

NCAA Division I West First Rounds

As of Sep 30, 2026: Mile Short Track 4:39.66, 1500 m 4:18.76, 2023 season best 4:43.14 (Jan 28, 2023, Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)) · Last competition: NCAA Division I West First Rounds, May 26, 2023, 4:20.59

Personal bests

800m

2:07.56

1500m

4:18.76

Mile

4:36.49

4x400m

3:53.09

800m-short-track

2:08.45

mile-short-track

4:39.66

DistanceMe

11:19.82

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2023	800m	2:08.45	-	Feb 18, 2023	↓	MPSF Track and Field Championships, The Podium, Spokane, WA (i)
2023	800m-short-track	2:08.45	-	Feb 18, 2023	↑	MPSF Track and Field Championships, The Podium, Spokane, WA (i)
2023	1500m	4:18.98	-	May 6, 2023	↑	Occidental Invitational, Jack Kemp Stadium - Occidental College, Los Angeles, CA
2023	mile-short-track	4:43.14	-	Jan 28, 2023	↓	Razorback Invitational
2023	Mile	4:43.14	-	Jan 28, 2023	↑	Razorback Invitational
2023	DistanceMe	11:29.35	-	Feb 17, 2023	↓	MPSF Track and Field Championships, The Podium, Spokane, WA (i)
2022	800m	2:09.45	-	Feb 5, 2022	↓	Dr. Sander Invitational
2022	800m-short-track	2:09.45	-	Feb 5, 2022	↑	Dr. Sander Invitational
2022	4x400m	3:53.09	-	Apr 9, 2022	-	Sun Angel Stadium, Tempe, AZ (USA)
2022	1500m	4:18.76	-	Apr 15, 2022	↑	Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA (USA)
2022	mile-short-track	4:39.66	-	Dec 3, 2022	↓	Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2022	Mile	4:39.66	-	Dec 3, 2022	↑	Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2022	DistanceMe	11:19.82	-	Jan 28, 2022	↓	Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (USA) (i)
2021	800m	2:07.56	-	Apr 3, 2021	↓	Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA)
2021	1500m	4:21.35	-	Apr 30, 2021	↑	Veterans Memorial Stadium, Clovis, CA (USA)
2021	Mile	4:36.49	-	Feb 26, 2021	↑	Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (USA) (i)
2021	mile-short-track	4:41.74	-	Mar 12, 2021	↓	NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships
2020	Mile	4:53.04	-	Feb 15, 2020	↑	Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (USA) (i)
2019	1500m	4:33.04	-	Apr 19, 2019	↑	Azusa, CA (USA)
2019	Mile	5:06.97	-	Apr 27, 2019	↑	Provo, UT (USA)

2023

12 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	4:20.59	-	May 26	NCAA Division I West First Rounds
1500m	4:20.59	-	May 25	NCAA Division I West First Rounds
1500m	4:18.98	-	May 6	Occidental Invitational, Jack Kemp Stadium - Occidental College, Los Angeles, CA
1500m	4:19.10	-	Apr 15	Bryan Clay Invitational
800m	2:10.09	-	Apr 1	Stanford Invitational
800m	2:10.09	-	Mar 31	Stanford Invitational
1500m	4:23.76	-	Mar 31	Stanford Invitational
800m-short-track	2:08.45	-	Feb 18	MPSF Track and Field Championships, The Podium, Spokane, WA (i)
DistanceMe	11:29.35	-	Feb 17	MPSF Track and Field Championships, The Podium, Spokane, WA (i)
800m-short-track	2:08.45	-	Feb 17	MPSF Track and Field Championships, The Podium, Spokane, WA (i)
mile-short-track	4:43.14	-	Jan 28	Razorback Invitational
mile-short-track	4:43.14	-	Jan 27	Razorback Invitational

2022

16 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
mile-short-track	4:39.66	-	Dec 3	Boston University/Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
800m-short-track	2:10.84	-	Dec 3	Boston University/Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
1500m	4:31.38	-	May 28	NCAA West Preliminary Round, John McDonnell Field, Fayetteville, AR
1500m	4:21.34	-	May 26	NCAA West Preliminary Round, John McDonnell Field, Fayetteville, AR
800m	2:15.46	-	May 6	Oregon Twilight, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
1500m	4:22.24	-	Apr 29	The Penn Relays Carnival, Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA
1500m	4:22.24	-	Apr 28	The Penn Relays Carnival, Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA
1500m	4:18.76	-	Apr 15	Bryan Clay Invitational, Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA - Invitational Events
4x400m	3:53.09	-	Apr 9	Sun Angel Track Classic & Combined Events, Sun Angel Stadium, Tempe, AZ
800m	2:09.66	-	Apr 9	Sun Angel Track Classic & Combined Events, Sun Angel Stadium, Tempe, AZ
1500m	4:24.24	-	Apr 1	Stanford Invitational, Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA
mile-short-track	4:47.00	-	Feb 19	MPSF Ch., The Podium, Spokane, WA (i)
Mile	4:44.46	-	Feb 12	Husky Classic, Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (i)
800m-short-track	2:09.45	-	Feb 5	Dr. Sander Invitational
Mile	4:46.02	-	Jan 29	UW Invitational, Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (i)
DistanceMe	11:19.82	-	Jan 28	UW Invitational, Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (i)

2021

13 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	4:30.88	-	May 27	NCAA Preliminary West Round, Cushing Stadium, College Station, TX
1500m	4:23.68	-	May 15	Track Meet
800m	2:16.63	-	May 7	Oregon Twilight, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
1500m	4:21.35	-	Apr 30	West Coast Relays, Veterans Memorial Stadium, Clovis, CA
Mile	4:53.73	-	Apr 24	BYU Robison Invitational, Clarence F. Robison Track, Provo, UT
800m	2:07.56	-	Apr 3	Hayward Premiere, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
1500m	4:26.24	-	Apr 2	Hayward Premiere, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Invitational Events
mile-short-track	4:48.97	-	Mar 13	NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships
mile-short-track	4:41.74	-	Mar 13	NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships
mile-short-track	4:41.74	-	Mar 12	NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships
Mile	4:36.49	-	Feb 26	Husky Classic, Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (i)
Mile	4:41.70	-	Feb 13	Washington Invitational, Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (i)
Mile	4:42.85	-	Jan 30	UW Indoor Preview, Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (i)

2020

3 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Mile	4:53.04	-	Feb 15	Husky Classic, Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (i)
Mile	4:55.11	-	Feb 1	UW Invitational, Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (i)
Mile	5:11.13	-	Jan 11	BYU Cougar Collegiate Indoor Invitational, Smith Fieldhouse, BYU, Provo, UT (i)

2019

2 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Mile	5:06.97	-	Apr 27	Robison Invitational, Provo, UT
1500m	4:33.04	-	Apr 19	Bryan Clay Invitational, Azusa, CA

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Heather Hanson's Mile Short Track personal best?

Heather Hanson's Mile Short Track personal best is 4:39.66, set on Dec 3, 2022 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i).

Which events does Heather Hanson compete in?

Heather Hanson competes in the Mile Short Track and 1500 m.

How did Heather Hanson perform in 2023?

2023 season best: 4:43.14, set on Jan 28, 2023 in Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i). Last competition: NCAA Division I West First Rounds on May 26, 2023, 4:20.59.